Q. Recently, I saw a tree covered with large, upright red flowers in the Japanese Garden at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Can you tell me more about it? — Reggie Dick, Bloomington A. A mature red horse ...

Suburban houses in a desert region have xeric landscaping. - Aaron Finn/Shutterstock Ever-increasing summer temperatures and unpredictable rainfall are unfortunate yet well-documented results of ...

Eastern redbud is a small native tree found in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 4 through 8. Redbuds generally grow to about 20 feet tall and 30 to 35 feet wide at the top. They bloom in early spring before ...

Did you know hummingbirds have a favorite color? Hummingbirds are most attracted to red, a vibrant color that acts like a dinner bell for these feathered friends. While they're also attracted to other ...

The last weekend of March, metro Atlanta was subjected to the highest pollen count in nearly 35 years, with it surging to more than 14,000! Despite the sneezing, itchy eyes and yellow vehicles, I do ...

Flowering trees are one of the best signs that spring is here, and, fortunately for homeowners in the Phoenix area, our climate allows us to plant a wide range of flowering trees from all over the ...

The classic and trusted book “Fifty Common Trees of Indiana” by T.E. Shaw was published in 1956 as a user-friendly guide to local species. Nearly 70 years later, the publication has been updated ...

Summer is here and the large, flowering yellow poinciana trees are blooming now. These trees are so large their colorful blooms will be visible from far away, so scan the horizon for yellow as you ...